Local group looking to ban some data centers in Ohio

A local group in Ohio has launched an effort to amend the state constitution, proposing a ban on data centers that utilize 25 megawatts or more of electricity. This power consumption level is described as sufficient to power approximately 18,000 to 25,000 homes, equivalent to a small town. The petition was certified by the Ohio Attorney General's office, but its progress has encountered a setback due to concerns about potentially ambiguous or vague language within the document. The Ohio ballot board is scheduled to convene on Thursday to scrutinize the petition's wording. Should the language be deemed acceptable, the group intends to present the measure to Ohio voters on a ballot sometime this year, seeking their approval for the constitutional change.